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Re: One Little Word

Katie — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:33:31 -0000

Hi Dawn, I originally heard of one little word from Brene Brown's blog (http://www.ordinarycourage.com... The link to the one little word is here: http://www.bigpictureclasses.c.... I chose my word, or rather my word chose me. I love concept of one little word, but I wanted a different word, but this one just kept cropping up in my life. I finally embraced it and I'm glad I did!Edit
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Re: One Little Word

Dawn — Mon, 14 May 2012 20:01:36 -0000

So where did the concept of one word for 2012 come from? And did you choose the word or did someone else choose it for you?

Re: One Little Word: Positivity Vs. Resignation

sara, oreo & chewy — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:54:08 -0000

True!

Re: One Little Word: Positivity Vs. Resignation

Eva or sometimes Priscilla — Mon, 14 May 2012 03:30:47 -0000

Agreed!

When it rains and thunders, we learn how to dance in it!

Re: The Journey of Blogging

Katie — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:14:16 -0000

Kathleen, how nice to hear from you! I enjoy the pics of the boys so much! I totally agree with you about the yahoo groups I don't do much with any of them anymore, except the CU group. I learn a lot from that group, though I mostly just lurk. Love that you mentioned Beau, you guys were one of my first blogging buddies and I learned SO much from your boys. Thanks for this kind comment!

Re: The Journey of Blogging

BZ Training — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:00:56 -0000

I dropped out of the training yahoo! groups because of negative people and their personal attacks both on me and having to wade through it on others. It's no fun to be in a position of waking up in the morning and wondering if what you wrote the day before is being picked apart. I now just blog and flickr, and I love it. I find blogging to be self-rewarding. I love putting together my favorite shots for the day, coming up commentary, and posting it. If others enjoy it, all the better, but it's not necessary to my happiness. Life it short to spend it on things you don't enjoy or that aren't rewarding. That's the last lesson that Beau taught me.

Re: The Journey of Blogging

Dawn — Sun, 13 May 2012 10:37:35 -0000

I know how you feel. Sometimes I edit what I write because I know some people might be hurt by something I'm thinking. But mostly I just write what feels right to me at the moment. And as you can tell, it can be out of nowhere or all over the board. Just depends on what's going on in my life now. For me it's a place to put feelings and events...and a way to record my personal history. Mostly it's for me. If someone likes it, then cool. If not..that's OK too. I'd miss you if you stopped. I always want to know what's up with you guys!

Re: The Journey of Blogging

Kathy (Your Holistic Dog) — Fri, 11 May 2012 01:01:11 -0000

Katie...no need to second guess yourself. Your blog has always been an honest account of your experiences. Stay true to this, and don't worry what others may think. This quote just showed up in my facebook feed today: "There is a huge amount of freedom that comes to you when you take nothing personally." ~ Don Miguel Ruiz

Cheers, Kathy and Teko

Re: The Journey of Blogging

Finn — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:44:43 -0000

I know what you mean. Sometimes I just want my posts to be cute, and someone will say something about how I am doing something wrong with Finn. I do feel vulnerable, and I always try to keep my comments positive. If others can't do that, I am not going to change my blog for them. But I know what you mean about having your personal views out there for all to read. Those photos are just adorable! Hope you keep at the blogging too!

Re: The Journey of Blogging

sara, oreo & chewy — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:11:42 -0000

I can't tell you how touched I am about your thoughts of DAD. I'm glad he could inspire and encourage people who didn't even know him. I'm all teary eyed now, but in a good way. DAD lived a long life, and his message will live on.

I agree that blogging can be tough, especially when people in your "real life" are reading. I don't tell many people about my blog. I kind of like to keep it separate, although, my family does read regularly.

Re: The Journey of Blogging

Embee Cavaliers - Mary Beth — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:46:46 -0000

Katie I could have wrote this same exact post over and over. Its something I struggle with all the time. That balance of professionalism and personal is so hard to find. Like you, I have people coming to my blog who may not respect my opinions. As a relative "newcomer" to the Cavalier breeding world I'm far too vocal and transparent for some. What I do take comfort in is knowing that we can't please everyone all the time. and no matter what you choose to post someone is likely to find fault. I keep at it though trying to find ways to add personal elements and still create worthwhile content. It becomes all worth it when I meet someone through my blog I really connect with or when someone comes up to me and says how much they enjoy my blog, or how much they've learned from it. I really enjoy your blog and hope you find your balance. We all have to remember that we first and fore-mostly do this for ourselves.

That picture of Maizey is adorable.. I love her little nose sticking out of the suitcase! Magnus does not look impressed at all lol.

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Snuggle Buddies

Katie — Wed, 09 May 2012 23:34:53 -0000

Ok, "Cavalier pile" made me totally bust up laughing! Why couldn't I think if calling it that? That's so exactly what it is. It just cracks me up! Thanks for commenting and thanks for the laugh!

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Snuggle Buddies

Sugar — Wed, 09 May 2012 18:48:15 -0000

Woof! Woof! ENJOY! HAPPY WW. Lots of Golden ALOHA n Woofs, Sugar

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Snuggle Buddies

Beyond the Dog Dish — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:04:22 -0000

I love how they bundle up together. Mine sleep VERY close but do not do the Cavalier Pile very often. Great photos!

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Snuggle Buddies

Patrice Pugh — Wed, 09 May 2012 12:05:01 -0000

Awww, that is so cute!!

~Higgins

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Snuggle Buddies

Finn — Wed, 09 May 2012 11:28:39 -0000

That is just so sweet!

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Snuggle Buddies

Eva or sometimes Priscilla — Wed, 09 May 2012 10:04:25 -0000

Awww, so sweet!

Re: Spring Walks

Pup Fan — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:45:51 -0000

Cute photos!

Re: Spring Walks

Dawn K — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:59:48 -0000

Oh my goodness they are just so cute! But you'd need a bigger stroller if you got three.... :)

Re: Spring Walks

sara, oreo & chewy — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 11:47:53 -0000

Some days, we all want to ride in the stroller.

Re: Spring Walks

tina mazza — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:16:01 -0000

Love Maizey's litte face smiling through the screen! When it comes to dogs I say the more the merrier. We are adding a Basset Bleu de Gascogne in the Summer and probably a Duck Tolling Retriever end of the year, early 2013. I actually think 3 is a great number because then the dogs feel they are in a pack. I'm glad Magnus is doing better- he's such a quirky guy! Also I've heard great things about Through a Dog's Ears.

Re: Spring Walks

Finn — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:00:17 -0000

I am such a fan of your roller there! How cute! Looks like a beautiful spring day!

Re: Wordless Wednesday: Boring Mom!

Eva or sometimes Priscilla — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 01:48:25 -0000

I understand how you two feel! I feel the same most of the time but you're luckier; I can only lie on the floor.

Licks
Eva

Re: One Little Word

charleynchloe — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 23:39:29 -0000

"look for the good" I think you have heard that somewhere before. This was a beautiful post. And Beautiful thoughts. Being a positive person, having a positive outlook, looking at the positive side of things, these do not mean that you ignore the bad, ugly, or negative. But, that you focus on the positive, the good, the beautiful. The Silver Lining??? It's there if you look for it. You will be happier.

Re: A Maizey Update – The Key to Success is Choices

Dawn K — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 07:06:18 -0000

I think sometimes it's difficult to see progress in your own dog's situation, and it's easier to think everyone else is moving toward a goal faster. Which is why Sara thinks she has a long way to go and so do you. And so maybe both of you really do have a long way to go, but you've both also made amazing strides in helping your dogs enjoy their world. The dogs are so very lucky to have you!